The biggest name in pro skateboarding is coming to the lakeshore.It might not seem like a huge deal to the regular shoppers, but the scheduled appearances Tuesday of former MTV reality series star and skateboarder Ryan Sheckler at the Glik’s shops in Saugatuck and Holland is expected to attract waves of fans to both places.“It’s a really big deal,” said Brock Finnestad, assistant manager at Glik’s Men’s Shop in downtown Holland. “I grew up watching Ryan’s show on MTV. He has won a lot of skate competitions. He’s still probably the biggest name in skateboarding. He’s still really big with the girls.“Yep, he’s a big deal.”Sheckler, who ranks with Tony Hawk among the most influential skateboarders ever, is expected to sign autographs from 1-2 p.m. at Glik’s Saugatuck, 234 Butler St., and from 3:30-4:30 p.m at Glik’s Holland, 8 W. Eighth St.His appearance is part of a Volcom team signing event. David Gonzalez, named Thrasher magazine’s skateboarder of the year in December 2012, also is scheduled to appear.“We’re expecting a pretty good turnout,” Finnestad said. “We’ve been putting things out there on social media and people have been responding like, ‘No way! Is that for real?’ The girls are all over it. They’re all excited.”Sheckler, 24, a native Californian, has won numerous U.S., world and X Games championships, as well as being featured as a character in numerous Tony Hawk video games.A limited number of fans will receive signed Volcom hats from the skateboarders for free.Additionally, a limited number of signed T-shirts will be available for sale at both locations.— Follow this reporter on Twitter @BizHolland

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